Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Daily Wear (and Tear)

Monday, October 12, '09 After work, I went to the Halloween store near Union Square. I have to confess-I LOVE HALLOWEEN, and I really enjoy going to that store anytime of the year. However, I won't tell you what I bought because that will ruin the costume SURPRISE. I'll give you a hint-I've already got some mosaic chips from the craft store. Hmmmm........It's starting to get chilly, FINALLY! Not that it was every excruciatingly hot this summer, but I do enjoy Fall. And I enjoy my fall clothes so much more than spring/summer.I even got to bust out one of those many coats I mentioned a few posts ago when I came to the realization that I have an over abundance of material items. Wearing:*Black/purple jacquard trench coat-Alberto Makali*Black sweater dress-Rachel Roy*Gray turtleneck-H&M*Gray leggings-Uniqlo*Black leather boots-Anne Klein*Silver bow earrings-Betsey Johnson

Tuesday, October 13, '09Thank goodness for birthday gift cards. Just as I've almost made it midway through the month, or midway through my self imposed "Wallet-Lockdown" (which consists of me buying NO new clothing or material objects using money of my own for the entire month of October. With a tiny exception to this rule known as HALLOWEEN). Yes, I took my gift cards and a previous store credit and high-tailed it to Sephora after work.I bought a few of my Bare Minerals essential products for everyday use, including the SPF 15 MATTE powder foundation...very excited to try that out; I usually just go for their regular stuff, haven't tried the "MATTE". And I got myself some lipstain, a new black sparkly eyeliner, and because of my b-day month being October, I scored a trio of lipglosses as my little birthday treat courtesy of Sephora.Oh, and I had a 10% off coupon for reaching the ranks of Beauty Style Insiders, or something like that.I walked away with two gift cards still completely in tact--YES! I can go back soon and buy more goodies at no cost to me. Thanks friends for the lovely gift cards, you're the best!!!Today I pulled out a printed corduroy blazer that I've had for a few years now. It's a bit ridiculous that I have yet to give this up. First of all, I scored it for super cheap on the pathetic Old Navy sale racks. Second of all, it doesn't have a lapel, which is usually not one of my go-to details when it comes to a blazer. And thirdly, it's OLD NAVY! So why am I so stuck on this? I only wear it 1-2x a year if that!I don't know what it is, maybe it's the print, maybe it's just that it actually fits ok for being some mass-marketed item (which believe me with an ill-proportioned body as my own, finding bulk consumer goods that fit decently can sometimes be a feat).Whatever the case, it's what I chose to wear for the day--I was fine this morning, not so much the case after work, it was down right cold!

i would have never guessed your jacket was from old navy. it doesn't look old navy-ish at all!

i'm excited/afraid of the cold. we're going to have a cold day tomorrow too, so we'll see how i do.

i've tried a sample of the matte bare minerals (i got one for free at sephora!), and i like it. i probably won't shell out the extra $$ for it b/c the regular suits me fine too, but it's nice. it does seem to have a smoother finish. i hope you like it!

Hey sweets!! Im luving ur post and ur style!! I am glad the weather seems to be settling by you, with us the one day its warm, the next day is really cold- I give up! Thanks for the stunning comment u left on Cocos feature : )

omg! I want both those coats! I would NEVER in a million years guess that coat was from Old Navy, but you know Old Navy does have a way of surprising you. I got a teal peacoat there last Xmas and I just love it. Who knew? LOL

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